John Ritenbaugh, reflecting on the reporting of news events, suggests that the net effect of this reporting is discouraging because the descendants of Abraham and Jacob are facing a terrible demise. The economy continues to go into shambles under the ill advised economic policies of our government. In the meantime, we are asked to rejoice in the midst of suffering, finding an island of peace, after the manner of the apostle Paul in Philippians 4, stemming from his relationship with Christ. Paul heard continuous bad news, but he learned to control his nervous system, controlling his anxiety by thinking positively and wholesomely. We must embark on a program of positive thinking to counterbalance the negativity of world events. We can always find someone who has less to be thankful than we do. America"s resources are the most bountiful on the earth, prompting a thankful response from us.

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